Fractional Chief Technology Officer Services UK
Hands-on fractional CTO for UK businesses. Technology strategy, architecture, and team leadership at 1 to 3 days a week, without a full-time executive hire.
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Fractional CTO services, architecture advisory and hands-on technical leadership for UK businesses. 6 services
15+
Years Experience
17+
Clients Served
45+
Microservices Architected
UK
Based & Available
Our Core Services
Project Delivery & Rescue
Critical project stuck? Need senior oversight for a complex build? Get technical leadership for projects that require architectural depth, AI-augmented practices, and experienced decision-making
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Technical Due Diligence
Get objective technical assessment for acquisition, investment, or partnership decisions. I evaluate architecture quality, technical debt, team capability, and delivery risk, providing the validation you need to make confident decisions.
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Legacy Modernisation
De-risk your modernisation with expert planning, architectural leadership, and ongoing governance. I assess your ecosystem, design the migration strategy and provide oversight while your team executes
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Architecture Advisory
De-risk critical architecture decisions with on-demand senior advice. Get peer-level technical depth for complex systems, AI adoption strategies, and architectural reviews, without hiring a full-time architect.
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AI-Augmented Development
Learn how to leverage AI effectively in your development process. Get proven AI-augmented practices for LLM integration and developer tooling, realistic guidance on when AI helps vs. hinders, and hands-on implementation support that fits your team's capability.
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Working with Michael was an absolute pleasure. He was the border between the developers and the business and always managed to handle both sides' expectations and took the stress of the business on to himself to give the developers enough room to do amazing work. A great developer as well. Always a laugh, great personality, light hearted and I would definitely work with him again at a moment's notice.
Michael doesn't just tackle challenges; he approaches them with a no-nonsense attitude, cutting through complexities with a level of precision that's truly impressive. His ability to break down intricate problems and come up with elegant solutions is not only commendable but also a testament to his exceptional problem-solving skills.
Michael's knowledge is vast. I worked with him for a short period of time and found his inputs on front-end, UI, and UX insightful. He quickly became a part of the management team and took ownership of the functionalities related to the product. He challenged the UX of the product, which led to revamping it and improving its overall performance.
Common Questions About Our Services
What is a fractional CTO and how is it different from hiring a full-time CTO?
A fractional CTO provides executive-level technology leadership on a part-time basis, typically 1-3 days per week. You get the strategic guidance, architectural oversight, and leadership experience of a senior CTO without the commitment and cost of a full-time hire. This model is ideal for growth-stage businesses that need CTO-level expertise but don't yet require or can't afford a permanent executive.
Do you only work with companies in these specific industries?
No - these are industries where we have deep, proven expertise. We work across many sectors and can bring our technical leadership skills to any domain. If your industry isn't listed, we'd love to discuss your specific challenges.
What is technical due diligence and when is it needed?
Technical due diligence is an independent assessment of a technology platform, codebase, or technical team, typically performed before investment, acquisition, or major partnership decisions. You need it when evaluating a potential acquisition target, assessing technical risk before investment, validating vendor claims, or planning technology transitions. It provides objective analysis of technical quality, scalability, security, and risk to inform business decisions.
What does AI adoption consulting involve?
AI adoption consulting helps you integrate AI-augmented development practices into your team's workflow safely and effectively. Includes workshops, guidance, quality assurance frameworks, and hands-on coaching.
What is project delivery and rescue, and when do I need it?
Project delivery and rescue provides senior technical leadership to guide your team through complex builds or recover failing projects. You need it when projects are behind schedule or over budget, your team lacks senior architectural guidance, AI-generated code has created production issues, or you're starting a complex build that needs experienced leadership. This service combines technical leadership with architectural oversight, ensuring your team has the guidance they need to get projects back on track or start on solid foundations.
What is architecture advisory and when do I need it?
Architecture advisory provides on-demand access to senior architectural expertise for critical technical decisions. You need it when planning major system changes, evaluating technology choices, or when your team needs peer-level validation.
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